As I lay near death from gunshot
Roar of mortars everywhere,Did I awake with you beside me
Watching from the nurse’s chair.
When the killing fields fell silent
Doves of peace again were free,
I left home to come and find you
Waiting in the rain for me.

Then has our story been repeating
Down through all the countless years,
Have we met yet not remembered
Where the course of kismet steers.
Are we forever bound together
Partners in the cosmic scheme,
Will every meeting still surprise us
Living each recurring dream.

Books by Alan Gilbert.

Alan Gilbert

About Me

Alan Gilbert was born and lives in the port city of Southampton on the south coast of England. Educated at The West of England School and St Lloys college in Exeter he then went on to take his degree in art and psychology at The Open University, graduating in 1984. Alan then worked for an international company until taking early retirement to concentrate on writing poetry. He enjoys swimming, reading and has an extensive music collection. Alan has published four books to date. All that Rhymes with Love, Love is a Dreamer, The Echo of Heartbeats and his new release, Way Beyond words.